Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Y, wing!, Bones Ate Arfa and Divorce Attorney.
Y
Featuring members of Fat White Family, Pregoblin and Meatraffle, Y are an indie supergroup with an eclectic and unpredictable sound playfully referred to as “wonk rock”, “Gameboy thrash” and even “Egyptian wedding music”. Emerging from the creative crucible of South London’s “Windmill scene”, the genre-bending band were founded by guitarist Adam Brennan (Fat White Family) and synth-playing vocalist Sophie Coppin during a period of isolation. They released their debut EP via Hideous Mink Records and SO Recordings (Opus Kink, Alien Chicks) at the start of April, which was championed by Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6 Music and John Kennedy on Radio X and was described as “joyously unpredictable” by Dork, who made them their Hype cover stars. Building a reputation as one of the most captivating new acts on the scene, Y have headlined The 100 Club, toured with Fat Dog and shared stages with Warmduscher and Opus Kink. This year, they’ve brought their frenetic live energy to festivals including The Great Escape, Are You Listening? and Brighten The Corners - with upcoming appearances at Brighton Psych Fest, Wild Paths, Left of the Dial and Rockaway Beach still to come.
Listen:
https://linktr.ee/yy_why_yy
wing!
wing! – the alias of producer Adam Swan – combines heavy samples and ambient textures to create ethereal hip hop. Drawing inspiration from Portishead, Flying Lotus, Boards of Canada and Burial, the instrumental project melds elements of post-rock, jazz, broken beat and ambient electronica to mesmerising effect. After beating 4,000 applicants to win this year’s Green Man Rising competition, wing! is set to play the Mountain Stage at Green Man Festival this summer. They were also featured on a Slow Dance Records new music compilation with the track ‘Pack It In’. Expanding to a trio for live performances – featuring drummer Joe Killick and bassist Kai Charlton – wing! has been rising fast within the capital’s thriving scene, supporting Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep, Sorry, O. and The Orchestra (For Now).
Listen:
https://linktr.ee/wingroulette
Bones Ate Arfa
Bones Ate Arfa are a Brighton-based psychedelic street punk/desert rock trio composed of Bones (guitar), 8 (drums) and Arfa (vocals/bass). Since their debut release, ‘Asbestos’, the band have dropped a flurry of singles and EPs showcasing their trademark “junkyard dog riffs”, earning recognition both online and in person from artists such as Muse, Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Isaac Holman (SOFT PLAY), Royal Blood, Tigercub, Demob Happy, and Bad Nerves. Alongside building a significant social media following, they’ve received spins on BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X, as well as features in Dork, Clash Magazine, Earmilk and Louder Than War - all while firmly stamping their mark on the UK’s southern gig circuit.
Listen:
https://linktr.ee/bonesatearfa
Divorce Attorney
Divorce Attorney are a five-piece post-punk band with roots in Portsmouth, Brighton and London. Known for their unpredictable use of synthesisers, keytar, and even a Nintendo DS, their dynamic live shows have earned them a reputation as one of the Brighton scene’s most compelling emerging acts. Blending elements of art rock, grunge, noise rock, shoegaze and post-punk, they jokingly describe their unique amalgamation of genres as “post-separation core”. So far in 2025, they’ve appeared at Homegrown Festival and Flip Top Head’s handpicked night of new music, Rolling Sixes, and have shared stages with Lunar Vacation, Black Bordello, and Shtëpi.
Listen:
https://www.instagram.com/divorceattorney_
Advance tickets are £11 and are on sale now via DICE:
https://linktr.ee/hiddenherd
This is an 18+ event.
You can also discover exciting emerging artists on the Hidden Herd New Music Spotlight playlist. Like and listen on Spotify ➡️
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